jigokulogs | May 2022 Mini Event

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As the Haniwa continue to pop up in the city and the turf war rages on, life goes on in the city.

1. SHUTEN CLAN

Remember the Isonade? Yeah, those guys. The surly shark-dudes who were no doubt involved in some black market smuggling along the banks of the Sanzu. They were too tough to fight off in order to figure out what they were up to, last time.

Well, Toraguma has caught wind of them now. Despite the ongoing turf war, he’s not about to lose out on an opportunity here! He wants his Shuten Clan operatives to scour the river looking for these guys. They will be a lot harder to find without the rabbits’ help, though. If you find them, you are to “inform them” that the Shuten Clan will be taking over their operation. If they have problems with that, well… you know what to do.

Don’t forget that they’re quite strong and that they aren’t too keen on giving up the information on their supply line without a fight. You’ll need to use teamwork to get what you need out of them.

Should you manage your way to their warehouse, you’ll find a fresh shipment of their products: specialized herbs, mineral-rich clay, and rarefied ore. None of these products can be found in the city naturally. The Isonade won’t dare name their primary buyer but they will let slip that all of this is being smuggled into the city from the outer Wastelands.

The Shuten Clan will demand their cut out of this operation, but you may get the impression that this is only one small piece of a much larger shadow creeping over the city…

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2. SUTOKU ALLIANCE

The death and subsequent “rebirth” of the Daitengu has caused a considerable amount of chaos. Many of the subsidiary tribes have struggled under the weight of uncertainty during this debacle. The Daitengu has decided that an apology tour is owed. It’s good for the sake of the Alliance, after all.

Oh, but they’re not going to be doing it themselves. You, the Sutoku Lost Souls, will be fully responsible for it. ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა

Sutoku Souls are tasked with going to various businesses and tribe centers with an offering of gifts and deference to any and every group within the Alliance who will agree to meet with you. The gifts have been provided by the Daitengu, and are mainly snacks and coupons. Which will not be enough to please everyone. Some clans will demand more and some, in their rage, will try to take their anger out on you. You are an (lowly) ambassador right now, better to turn the other cheek.

This all boils down to be less of an apology tour and more of a bribe tour. What the Daitengu has provided won’t cover everything and you’re going to have to go out of pocket to truly placate the other clans. If you don’t have enough cash on hand, you may be asked to do various unpaid tasks and labors: washing dishes, scrubbing floors, cleaning windows, taking out the trash, serving kids’ birthday parties; any amount of the lowest work you can imagine.

It’s rough! But somebody’s gotta do it

3. DEPARTMENT OF THE ENMA

The chaos of the Night Parade has caused a resurgence of unaffiliated gangs popping up around Jigokucho. They can usually be found identifying themselves through the use of basic colors and mascots. They are made up almost entirely of violent youths with uncertain futures, who are lashing out at an uncaring world. The antics of the Daitengu, the accusations against the Enma, and the squabbling between Shuten and Tamamo is not inspiring their confidence nor loyalty.

In addition to this problem, the retrieval of the Haniwa is going poorly. Most residents are too uncomfortable to even touch the statues and their appearances don’t seem to be slowing down. There are too many for the Department to collect.

With an abundance of cursed objects in town, the petty gangs have decided this is an ample resource for them. They are using the Haniwa to harass the general public and against one another. They have weaponized the excess Haniwa and are using them as “curse bombs”, hurling them at both each other and the residents they want to intimidate. It’s getting nasty.

It’s the Department’s job to keep the Haniwa figures from falling into the wrong hands and to keep some semblance of order. The official orders from the Office of the Enma are directing all hands to converge against the youth gangs. Use any force necessary and retrieve those figurines.

4. TAMAMO CLAN

How inconvenient! In addition to the complications of the turf war, an extremely important time of the year has arrived for the Tamamo Clan.

It is time for the yearly visit of one of the clan’s greatest benefactors: the Tennin. These Celestial Immortals descend from the Heavenly Realms to spend time (and incredible amounts of money) in Hell’s Playground, Jigokucho. Hell simply offers the sort of delights you just can’t get in Heaven. Due to Tenkohime’s connections with them, the Celestials have had her host them for several years in a row now. She emphasizes how incredibly important it is to keep them happy.

The Celestials want entertainment and delights of every variety. It’s up to the Tamamo Clan’s Lost Souls to entertain them. Your entertainments can take many forms: keeping the Celestials company, putting on a performance, showing off your cooking and skills, tea ceremonies, and other exhibitions. Should you choose the carnal and kinky route for entertainments, know that you won’t be laying down with any Celestials themselves. Oh, no no no, they’re Heavenly, after all! This is still performance, so you may need a partner to help you out.

Keep in mind that the legends are true! The Celestials are deeply deeply fond of peaches. Both literal and metaphorical. 🍑

The Celestials love to chat and gossip, so keeping them entertained is also an excellent way to hear some interesting information. Tamamo artisans will likely learn that many Celestials openly trade with Tenkohime. In fact, the aphrodisiac goods that the Tamamos so famously deal in come, in large part, from the Celestials. Tamamo isn’t the only clan they do business with either. They also have connections within the Sutoku Alliance and are the land owners of several Alliance properties. They are considered one of the primary sources of capital in the real estate market.

Why would the Celestials want properties in a world they literally can’t live in? Doesn’t that just reek of capitalism.

5. TURF WAR (ALL FACTIONS)

The turf war between the Shuten and Tamamo clans is at a simmer right now. Which doesn’t mean that it’s over – not even close. Minor magical traps, similar to those found in the sewer, have been found in Shuten territory. Frustrated Shuten enforcers have been taking out their anger on anyone that so much as looks at them funny. Bars in both districts are regularly getting smashed up. Knife fights are breaking out in the streets. Cars known to belong to members of both clans turn up with slashed tires. There’s even rumors of hits being taken out on higher ranking members.

Watch your step if you’re out and about in either territory. Faction affiliation doesn’t matter when tensions are running high. What’s more, rumors are flying all over about which of the two warring clans is going to be the one to escalate the violence further.

Will tensions boil over at any moment? At what point does the Department of the Enma have to step in? Why haven’t they already?

It’s all getting too much to handle…

6. CURSED OBJECTS (ALL FACTIONS)

The presence of the Haniwa is having increasingly frightening effects. There are whispers about blood coming out of the walls and the floors in apartments, about black ooze pouring from faucets and coming up from storm drains. There are even whispers of terrible household hauntings.

These aren’t just rumors though. Bars are having to close early due to the presence of wailing ghosts inhabiting the toilet or blood pouring from the taps. People run screaming out of alleyways pursued by ghostly hands.

These curses and hauntings seem to be fairly localized; kept to one building or one block at a time. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be much rhyme or reason as to when these accursed sightings will take effect.

Be careful out there! Who knows what could happen with so much terrible energy running rampant.

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[It was a talent of his. You don't get bitten if the person can't figure out what the hell your deal is! But god, this guy was really funny. And cute. And sexy and cool, obviously, because he insisted on that.]

Haha, well I can't really refuse a challenge like that.

[And hey, if he could get this guy to maybe calm down with the random attacking that he seemed to want to do, all the more reason!]

Well, I don't really have my true sword here, but I'm sure I can find a way to put up a fight. Why don't we go have some fun elsewhere?

What sorta fun we talkin' here? A fight or...?

[ Because he's not opposed to anything else. It's not like he has shame or standards. ]

Huh?

[Well, Cain has still a tiny bit of shame left because he was such a baby wizard, but its not like he had standards either.]

What else would I be talking about? Oh, I mean I guess it would be kind of hard to fight in an outfit like that, you mean?

It stretches, 'm fine.

[ Should he tell him?

...Yes. ]

I meant fuckin'. There's love hotels 'round here if ya want that.

[Oh. Well okay then. That DID explain some things at least, and he couldn't deny that he was a little excited at the prospect. The guy was attractive and he had little standards, so it was fine, right?]

Oh, so you WERE propositioning me??

[Cain, please don't say that so loudly in the middle of the street...Still, he smiled back.]

Well, I wouldn't mind that either if you're offering.

No, I fuckin' wasn't! I mean I am now, but not at first!! I was seein' if ya were Tamamo so I could crack yer fuckin' skull.

[ And that's the truth of it, really. Izō considers for a moment, then shrugs. ]

Whatever, let's go fuck. There's a love hotel that ain't too bad jus' over there.

[ He's leading now, tugging Cain after him to a doorway with a gaudy facade with rates posted on a sign. ]

[Well, it's not like he can say no to that. Besides, the guy was no longer going to brain him, so it was cool, right? And he had his sword if he changed his mind. This was Fine.

But Cain let himself get dragged by Izo towards the so called love hotel (were there really buildings for this specific purpose? That was so interesting.)]

Well, I'm not, but I do have a couple friends who are. I'd rather get along with everyone...

[He was starting to feel a bit worried about the fact that wait, he had little experience with this kind of thing? Would he just get kicked out on the street for that?]

Anyway, I don't think I got your name.

What, ya need it?

[ He laughs as he drops some cash at the counter. The clerk is behind frosted glass so no one can see each other. The money is collected and replaced by a key. Izō picks it up and heads towards the room. ]

Okada Izō.

[Rude! Cain was a gentleman always, even if he was apparently down for anything. It seemed kind of odd to not at least know the guy's name before they started getting intimate.

He was very aware that he probably didn't quite fit in in a place like this, but well, it's not like he could see them or care anyway.]

What else would I call you then? So Okada-wait, your first name is Izo, isn't it? I remember some places have the last name first.

[Sorry, he was probably going to continue on like this if he wasn't stopped. But he'd follow Izo to the room with no fuss at all.]

Izō's fine.

[ Said as he practically shoves Cain inside the room. The room itself is a garish in its presentation, a bed and nightstand against one wall. There are condoms and lube, along with some sex toys and even some restraints.

Izō doesn't give Cain long to take in his surroundings before pressing himself against the other man. ]

So whaddya want...? [ Izō leans up to kiss him. ] Name it and we'll see how I feel.

[He's fine with the shoving, to be honest. And he kind of wanted to look around the room fascinated, but then Izo was shoving himself up against the knight and it was hard to think about something else.

He leaned down to meet the kiss halfway, grinning into it slightly before pulling away again.

Shit. It wasn't like he could hide it anymore, could he?]

I uh. Will you hate me if I say I've never actually gotten this far before??

[Cain was not normally a nervous or shy person and he's definitely gotten drunk and stripped down before, but it was a bit different when you were sober and had another attractive guy leaning on you.]

Whatever you want? I'm more than happy to try anything.

What?

[ Izō stops and stares at Cain. Did he snag a virgin?? Really??? ]

Are ya fuckin' serious? Nothin'? Not even like a handjob or nothin'?

[ He needs to know the baseline here!! ]

[Later maybe Cain would think about his life and choices and wonder how he got here, but when someone was straight up pressed against you and you were horny, it was hard to really articulate thoughts.]

I, um. Well-oh, I guess maybe that's what you call it. There were a few nights I was drunk that I'm pretty sure I was doing stuff like that...

I've made out with a few of the knights too.

[ Welp. Izō sighs. ]

Whatever. Guess I'm gonna fuck th' shit outta ya.

[ Just gonna jump right to that. He goes to kiss Cain again with the same intensity as before. ]

If anythin' I do is too much, jus' tell me, yeah? This shit is supposed t' be fun.

[ His way of saying "I bite and scratch" without saying it. ]

[Well, it's not like Cain was here to protest. He's just glad Izo didn't hate him for not having any experience with this kind of thing.]

Haha-see? You're a gentleman too.

[But it's not like he can talk anymore because Izo was kissing him again and this time Cain really leaned into it. He was half hard already and only getting more excited, so one of his hands went up to twist itself into Izo's hair, nibbling at the man's lips to get more access.]

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